2010-WBG-09
Reminder - Steps to take when a USAID-funded US-bound Exchange Visitor becomes a 'no-show' or 'non-returnee'
Issued: May 25, 2010
Dear Implementing Partners,
In accordance with ADS 252.3.8.3 and Mission policy it is required that implementing partners (Contractors and Grantees) monitor and confirm the arrival and departure of their exchange visitors.
In the event that an exchange visitor becomes a "No-Show" or a "Non-Rehlrnee", the implementing partner must immediately do the following:
- Inform the USAID responsible officer in EGAT/ED (jnindel@usaid.gov) as soon as they become aware of such circumstances. Please also "cc" Linda Walker in EGAT/ED (lwalker@usaid.gov );
- Make every attempt to contact the Exchange Visitor who has been identified as a non-returnee in order to convince them to depart the U.S. and return home.
If a Sponsoring Unit or implementer cannot locate an Exchange Visitor, the Sponsoring Unit or Implementer must do the following:
- Expeditiously notify the USAID Responsible Officer or Alternate Responsible Officer in writing, for possible program termination in SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System).
- Solicit information regarding an Exchange Visitor's whereabouts from all available sources, including fellow students, friends, and relatives; and report such information both to police and to the USAID Responsible Officer or Alternate Responsible Officer;
- File a "missing persons" police report, if feasible.
Exchange Visitors (EV) who are No-Shows or who disappear after arriving in the U.S. will be terminated in SEVIS for failing to pursue program activities. An Exchange Visitor who does not depart the United States within three calendar days of the end of their program will be classified as a non-returnee, absent prior approval of an extension by USAID, and will be terminated in SEVIS for violating sponsor rules governing the program.